Executive Admin & Projects Coordinator

University of Connecticut; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Healthcare options

Merit increases

Vacation & holidays

Tuition waivers

Great work environment

Job summary

The University of Connecticut is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) leadership and operations. The role focuses on scheduling, reporting, communications, and improving workflows across a technology-driven team in Connecticut.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, preparing materials, assisting with purchases, travel, and onboarding, and providing strong administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and effective member

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience providing administrative and customer support in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and calendar management for the Executive Director and staff.
• Organizes and supports internal team meetings including logistics, agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up task tracking.
• Prepares team reports, presentations, documentation, and other materials.
• Manages general office communication, including phone, email, and correspondence handling.
• Assists with purchasing requisitions and credit card transactions.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for staff when required.
• Maintains office operations such as supplies, shipping, workspace organization, and shared equipment.
• Maintains and tracks inventory of network equipment required to support the network.
• Supports onboarding activities for new staff members.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Team Orientation

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The University of Connecticut is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) leadership and operations. The role focuses on scheduling, reporting, communications, and improving workflows across a technology-driven team in Connecticut.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, preparing materials, assisting with purchases, travel, and onboarding, and providing strong administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and effective member